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Physicians Committee Accuses University of Washington of Cruelty to Ferrets

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011

I had never heard of the use of ferrets in medical research though. A national physicians group has filed a federal complaint against the University of Washington, saying its use of ferrets to train medical residents in emergency procedures on babies and children violates a federal animal-welfare law. News to me.

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Deconstructing Slate's "Pepper" Series

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JUNE 8, 2009

He writes, "The dog remained a vital tool in biomedical research for more than 300 years and was the vehicle for a remarkable run of medical breakthroughs.". Part III: Pepper Goes to Washington. Part V: Me and My Monkey. Yep, he's still going strong," my former mentor said when I returned from the monkey room.

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Physicians Committee Accuses University of Washington of Cruelty to Ferrets

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